Carlisle Floyd: Susannah (2017)

Plot Summary

“Carlisle Floyd is one of America’s foremost composers. Though he has written in other forms, he is renowned for his operas, for which he also writes the libretti. The most famous and popular is his third opera, Susannah, premiered in 1955 and the second most preformed in all American operas. Updated and set in Tennessee, it is loosely based on the Apocryphal tale of Susannah and the Elders. The work is rooted in vernacular folk melodies, hymns, and contains soaring melodic beauty.” In the opera 'Susannah;’ Susannah Polk becomes the target of false accusations and scandalous rumors spread by the local church community. Her innocence is challenged, leading to tragic consequences as Susannah fights to defend her honor and integrity in the face of small-town prejudice and bigotry.

Full Cast & Characters

Susan Hellman Spatafora

Susannah

Todd Donovan

Olin Blitch

Scott Wichael

Little Bat

Anthony Wright Webb

Sam

Brian Wehrle

Elder McLean

Benjamin Bloomfield

Elder Ott

Stanley Wilson

Elder Hayes

Fred Frabotta

Elder Gleaton

Melissa Misener

Mrs. McLean

Robyn Rocklein

Mrs. Ott

Stefanie Izzo

Mrs. Hayes

Aleksandra Ritums

Mrs. Gleaton

Director & Crew

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